News from across the CollegeContensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?SyndicationType=22015-03-31T22:08:27ZSchool of Education student named as one of the University's top alumniJulie FosterThe School of Education is delighted that Hannah Bevington, a final year Education student, was one of the 12 students chosen from across the university to represent the spirit of the University in 20152015-03-31T15:18:00Z2015-03-31T15:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2015/03/school-of-education-student-named-as-one-of-the-Universitys-top-alumni.aspxGhana's democracy is driving great progress in health and educationNathan JohnsonWritten by Alina Rocha Menocal, a senior research fellow at the Developmental Leadership Program. Despite weaknesses in accountability, Ghana's newly established political system has overseen dramatic improvements in basic services.2015-03-19T12:57:00Z2015-03-24T13:54:00Zhttp://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/mar/18/ghana-democracy-progress-health-educationInclusive Design: its impact on young people with visual impairmentsJulie FosterRachel Hewett speaks at the Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference (CSUN 2015) in San Diego2015-03-06T08:59:00Z2015-03-06T13:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2015/03/inclusive-design-its-impact-on-young-people-with-visual-impairments.aspxVoices of the Bullring marketsJulie FosterA new video has been released by the TLANG research team which introduces you to the superdiverse nature of the Bullring markets.2015-03-05T14:32:00Z2015-03-05T15:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/mosaic/news-events/voices-of-the-Bullring-markets.aspxFocus on exams 'hinders development of character' in British school childrenStuart GillespieTwo new reports by the University of Birmingham's Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues have found that moral character is being squeezed out of children's education.2015-03-02T13:24:00Z2015-03-02T11:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/03/character-education-exams-02-03-15.aspxBirmingham Research Fellowship 2015Julie FosterThe Centre for Research in Race & Education (CRRE) is seeking to recruit an exceptional scholar as part of the Birmingham Fellowship programme 2015.2015-02-26T14:55:00Z2015-03-30T16:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2015/birmingham-research-fellowship.aspxFunding for research into early childhood services for children with disabilities in MalawiJulie FosterA project team at the School of Education, has recently been awarded approximately £500,000 from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Department for International Development (DFID) to investigate ways to improve the early childhood curriculum and teaching methods of pre-school carers and to increase the quality of early childhood development and education provision for young children with disabilities in Malawi.2015-02-19T11:45:00Z2015-03-27T14:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2015/02/funding-for-research-into-early-childhood-services-for-children-with-disabilities-in-Malawi.aspxWhy is it so hard to talk about race in UK universities?Julie FosterDr Nicola Rollock discusses the lack of open debate about race in the UK in an article in 'The Conversation'2015-02-09T16:43:00Z2015-02-09T16:39:00Zhttp://theconversation.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-talk-about-race-in-uk-universities-37299Professor Gary Thomas assists young researchersJulie FosterProfessor Gary Thomas provides research advice to young researchers2015-01-28T09:41:00Z2015-01-28T09:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2015/01/professor-gary-thomas-assists-young-researchers.aspxCall for Papers: Re-imagining Clinical Legal EducationLesley GriffithsIs it time to re-imagine clinical legal education? Workshop on 30 March 2014.2015-01-27T12:27:00Z2015-01-27T14:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/CEPLER/news/2015/call-for-papers-clinical-legal-education.aspxDr Penny LaceyJulie FosterIt is with great sorrow that we have to announce that Dr Penny Lacey passed away peacefully on Monday 12 January 2015. We will remember her as a colleague who was admired by both her students and the community for the contributions that she made to the field through her teaching and research.2015-01-19T11:15:00Z2015-02-09T15:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2015/01/dr-penny-lacey.aspx'What is Character? Virtue Ethics in Education' MOOC attracts huge interestJulie FosterThe Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues' Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), 'What is Character? Virtue Ethics in Education' has attracted a huge amount of interest ahead of its launch, reflecting the growing interest in character education.2015-01-15T12:57:00Z2015-01-15T13:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2015/01/what-is-character-virtue-in-ethics-mooc.aspxInclusive design: its impact on young people with visual impairmentsJulie FosterRachel Hewett presents findings from the Longitudial Transitions Research Study at a conference in San Diego2015-01-15T09:50:00Z2015-01-21T10:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2015/01/inclusive-design.aspxWest Midlands awarded £1.14 million for widening access to higher educationBenjamin GoodwinA £22 million programme to encourage young people from poorer backgrounds to consider going to university includes a £1.14 million award to expand a pioneering scheme in the West Midlands.2015-01-08T16:43:00Z2015-01-08T16:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/01/widening-access-to-higher-education.aspxREF success for the School of EducationDanann SwantonThe University of Birmingham's School of Education has been announced as one of the best School's in the UK for its areas of research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.2014-12-18T12:31:00Z2015-01-05T15:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/12/ref-success.aspxTo build children's character, leave self-esteem out of itJulie FosterProfessor Kristján Kristjánsson discusses the restrictive focus in character education in 'The Conversation'2014-12-17T13:20:00Z2014-12-18T13:22:00Zhttp://theconversation.com/to-build-childrens-character-leave-self-esteem-out-of-it-35506Dr Nicola Rollock on BBC R4 Woman's HourJulie FosterDr Nicola Rollock reviewer on 'Listener Week'2014-12-05T09:42:00Z2014-12-05T19:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/dr-nicola-rollock-on-bbc-r4-womans-hour.aspxThe Anatomy of the Case StudyJulie FosterAppearing in May 2015, the 'Anatomy of the Case Study' brings together academic discussion about case study with many examples of how case study can be used by researchers in practice.2014-12-04T14:52:00Z2014-12-04T14:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/12/the-anatomy-of-the-case-study.aspxThe Colour of Class: the educational strategies of the Black middle classesJulie FosterThis new book draws on qualitative data from nearly 80 Black Caribbean middle-class parents. The interviews reveal how these parents attempt to navigate their children successfully through the school system, and defend them against low expectations and other manifestations of discrimination2014-12-03T15:08:00Z2014-12-22T10:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/the-colour-of-class.aspxDr Nicola Rollock wins a place on BBC Expert Voices BAME Talent DayJulie FosterDr Nicola Rollock was one of four University of Birmingham minority ethnic academics to be offered a place on the BBC Expert Voices BAME Talent Days2014-12-03T12:05:00Z2014-12-05T19:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/dr-nicola-rollock-offered-a-place-on-the-bbc-expert-voices-bame-talent-days.aspxProfessor Mike McLinden speaks at conference focusing on innovative approaches to curriculum design and delivery in HEJulie FosterProfessor Mike McLinden discusses the institutional processes and the redesign and delivery of courses at a conference in Westminster2014-12-03T10:45:00Z2014-12-03T10:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/12/innovative-approaches-to-curriculum-design-and-delivery-in-he.aspxSchool of Education welcomes the Secretary of State for Education as its guest speaker for the annual Priestley LectureJulie FosterInformation on School of Education welcomes the Secretary of State for Education as its guest speaker for the annual Priestley Lecture2014-12-01T12:17:00Z2014-12-01T16:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/12/school-of-education-welcomes-the-secretary-of-state-for-education-as-its-guest-speaker.aspxProfessor Angela Creese takes part in live Q&A session on community languagesJulie FosterProfessor Angela Creese panelist for live debate on community languages2014-11-20T15:24:00Z2014-11-20T15:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/mosaic/news-events/community-languages.aspxProfessor Gillborn in Hungary; discusses Roma Activism, Human Rights, Xenophobia and Europe.Julie FosterDavid Gillborn visits Budapest (Hungary) to work with the Tom Lantos Institute (TLI).2014-11-19T10:02:00Z2014-11-19T10:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/professor-gillborn-in-hungary.aspxDyslexia in the spotlight: Matthew Scurfield brings his autobiographical play to the School of EducationJulie FosterMatthew Scurfield and the Maltese actress and TV presenter Clare Agius gave a dynamic and engaging performance of 'I Could Be Anyone: Life With Dyslexia' for staff and students at the School of Education in November, followed by a question and answer session with Professor Jane Martin and Professor Julie Allan.2014-11-13T16:18:00Z2014-11-14T10:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/11/dyslexia-in-the-spotlight.aspxDISN staff nominated for Disability and Learning Support Services' Excellent Practice Award.Julie FosterDrs Penny Lacey and Graeme Douglas together with Professor Mike McLinden have been nominated for the Disability and Learning Support Services' 2nd Excellent Practice Awards at the University of Birmingham2014-11-13T10:15:00Z2014-12-08T09:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/11/disability-and-learning-support-services-excellent-practice-award.aspxRachel Hewett is guest speaker at visual impairment seminar in DublinJulie FosterRachel Hewett presents findings from the Transitions Study at a conference in Dublin2014-11-05T16:07:00Z2014-11-06T15:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/11/rachel-hewett-is-guest-speaker-at-visual-impairment-seminar-in-dublin.aspxProfessor Lynn Davies presented with the Sir Brian Urquhart awardJulie FosterProfessor Lynn Davies has been awarded the Sir Brian Urquhart award for Distinguished Service to the UN and its goals by a UK citizen.2014-11-05T12:10:00Z2014-11-05T11:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/11/professor-lynn-davies-presented-with-the-sir-brian-urquhart-award.aspxCan 'character' be taught? New online course to explore virtue ethics in educationJulie FosterA new, free online course run by the University of Birmingham will help answer important questions around the issue of character in young people's education.2014-11-03T13:37:00Z2014-11-04T15:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/11/jubilee-centre-mooc-03-11-14.aspxDr Sandra Cooke debates moral values on BBC 4's live radio programme, the 'Moral Maze'Julie FosterDr Sandra Cooke, is a 'witness' on the BBC 4's live radio programme, the Moral Maze.2014-10-31T12:43:00Z2014-10-31T13:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/10/dr-sandra-cooke-on-bbc-radio-programme-the-moral-maze.aspxEducation and awareness needed to combat 'global epidemic' of liver diseaseFaye JacksonDespite significant advances in our knowledge of how to diagnose and treat chronic liver disease, we are currently experiencing a global epidemic in cases. In Europe alone, 29 million people suffer from chronic liver disease, and this rapid upward trend is reproduced in England, where liver disease is one of the leading causes of premature mortality.2014-10-30T13:04:00Z2014-10-30T12:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/2014/10/education-needed-to-combat-liver-disease-30-10-14.aspxEducation and awareness needed to combat 'global epidemic' of liver diseaseDespite significant advances in our knowledge of how to diagnose and treat chronic liver disease, we are currently experiencing a global epidemic in cases. In Europe alone, 29 million people suffer from chronic liver disease, and this rapid upward trend is reproduced in England, where liver disease is one of the leading causes of premature mortality.2014-10-30T13:04:00Z2014-10-30T12:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/2014/10/education-needed-to-combat-liver-disease-30-10-14.aspxThe 'racism talk': how black middle-class parents are warning their childrenJulie FosterNicola Rollock discusses her research findings on how black middle-class families are coping with a rise in prejudiced attitudes and how they are preparing their children for society2014-10-27T14:45:00Z2014-11-07T10:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/the-racism-talk.aspxDr Nicola Rollock takes part in an Academic Collaboration Visit to the University of Wisconsin, MadisonJulie FosterDr Nicola Rollock visits the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA to meet and work with faculty and graduate students interested in issues of race and social justice in education2014-10-22T14:02:00Z2014-10-22T13:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/dr-nicola-rollock-takes-part-in-an-academic-collaboration-visit-to-the-university-of-wisconsin.aspxAcer members speak at ITASD ConferenceJulie FosterFour members of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) spoke about their research at the ITASD Conference at the Institute Pasteur in Paris.2014-10-22T10:12:00Z2014-11-21T10:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2014/Acer-members-speak-at-ITASD-Conference.aspxProfessor Adrian Blackledge announced as the new Birmingham Poet LaureateAndy TootellAdrian Blackledge, Professor of Bilingualism at the University of Birmingham's School of Education, named Poets Laureate for 2014-15 for the city of Birmingham.2014-10-20T10:46:00Z2014-10-21T15:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/10/adrian-blackledge-birmingham-poet-laureate.aspxNew book from Dr Maggie Kubanyiova shortlisted for prestigious Book AwardJulie Foster'Motivating Learners, Motivating Teachers: Building Vision in the Language Classroom' shortlisted for prestigious book award2014-10-16T11:55:00Z2014-12-04T11:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/10/new-book-from-Dr-Maggie-Kubiovana-shortlisted-for-prestigious-Book-Award.aspxDr Karen Guldberg secures new funding to research current educational practices in autismJulie FosterNew funding to research Transforming Educational Practice in Autism: enhancing the skills, knowledge and understanding of teachers in the UK, Italy and Greece.2014-10-07T10:19:00Z2014-11-21T10:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2014/new-funding-to-research-current-educational-practices-in-autism.aspxPushing the boundaries in Technology Enhanced Learning for pupils with autismJulie FosterDr Karen Guldberg comments on recent fiindings from the Shaping the future of technology use in the classroom' (SHAPE) project2014-10-06T10:25:00Z2014-11-21T10:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2014/pushing-the-boundaries-in-technology-enhanced-learning-for-pupils-with-autism.aspxVirtue Ethics: Background and Current PopularityJulie FosterProfessor David Carr, a member of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues has had a chapter titled 'Virtue Ethics: Background and Current Popularity' published in the edited collection 'Teaching Virtue: The Contribution of Religious Education'2014-10-03T10:40:00Z2014-10-03T10:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/10/virtue-ethics-background-and-current-popularity.aspxRoutledge publish new collection on Multicultural Education edited by David GillbornJulie FosterNew four volume collection of definitive international scholarship on Multicultural Education2014-09-29T12:45:00Z2014-10-07T10:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/09/routledge-publish-new-collection-on-multicultural-education-edited-by-david-gillborn.aspxCRRE Director in top 40 list of landmark studiesJulie FosterDavid Gillborn, Director of the Centre for Research in Race and Education, has been named among the authors of 40 landmark studies that have had a significant impact on educational policy, educational practice, research methodology and/or educational theory over the past 40 years. The list has been compiled by the British Educational Research Association (BERA) to mark its 40th anniversary.2014-09-29T09:20:00Z2014-09-29T10:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/crre-director-in-top-40-list-of-landmark-studies.aspxPaul Warmington invited to speak at Martin Luther King's alma materJulie FosterPaul Warmington to deliver a keynote speech at Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia - alma mater of Dr Martin Luther King.2014-09-24T11:18:00Z2014-10-03T10:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/paul-warmington-invited-to-speak-at-Martin-Luther-Kings-alma-mater.aspxCelebrating world gratitude dayJulie FosterThe Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues cerebrated World Gratitude Day with an event designed to get children and adults to think about the concept of gratitude and who or what in their lives they may be grateful to or for.2014-09-23T16:22:00Z2014-09-23T16:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/09/celebrating-world-gratitude-day.aspxMOSAIC receives AHRC grant to participate in the Being Human Festival of the HumanitiesJulie FosterMOSAIC receives AHRC grant to participate in two free events as part of the Being Human Festival of the Humanities2014-09-23T13:42:00Z2014-09-23T15:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/09/mosaic-receives-ahrc-grant-to-participate-in-the-being-human-festival-of-the-humanities.aspxCRRE @ BERA 2014Julie FosterMembers of the Centre for Research in Race & Education to present research findings at the annual meeting of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) in London.2014-09-03T14:43:00Z2014-09-24T13:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/crre-bera-2014.aspxPaul Warmington leads tribute to James Baldwin and Horace OveJulie FosterDr Paul Warmington, Director of CRRE leads tribute to black British director Horace Ove and writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin2014-09-02T12:15:00Z2014-09-24T12:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/paul-warmington-leads-tribute-to-James-Baldwin-and-Horace-Ove.aspxThe University of Birmingham celebrates its best ever performance in the National Student SurveyJulie FosterThe National Student Survey (NSS) has awarded the University of Birmingham an overall satisfaction mark of 89%, up from 88% for the past two years and a rise of five places among Russell Group institutions.2014-08-12T08:46:00Z2014-08-12T09:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/08/12-aug-nss.aspxNew Head of College of Social Sciences announcedJulie FosterWe are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Saul Becker to the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Social Sciences. Saul will join us in August 2014.2014-08-05T12:36:00Z2014-08-05T13:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/08/new-head-coss-announced.aspxDoctoral researchers from School of Education finalists in Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competitionJulie FosterBeverley Maynard and Jesvir Mahil from the School of Education were finalists in this year's Birmingham Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition2014-07-31T10:45:00Z2014-07-31T11:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/07/doctoral-researchers-finalists-in-three-minute-thesis-competition.aspxSpeaking only English is as much of a disadvantage as speaking no EnglishJulie FosterA multilingual research team will conduct detailed linguistic ethnographic investigations in super-diverse neighbourhoods in the four cities, working with speakers of Chinese languages in Birmingham, Arabic speakers in Cardiff; Polish speakers in London; and Czech, Slovak, and Romani speakers in Leeds.2014-07-24T16:56:00Z2014-07-29T12:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/mosaic/news-events/speaking-only-english-is-a-disadvantage-24-07-14.aspxBBC's Ian Myatt appointed Director of Educational Enterprise at the University of BirminghamAndy TootellThe University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Ian Myatt has been appointed as Director of Educational Enterprise at the University of Birmingham.2014-07-22T09:58:00Z2014-07-22T10:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/07/ian-myatt-appointed-director-of-educational-enterprise-at-the-university-of-birmingham.aspxProfessor James Arthur speaks at UNICEF Conference in MontenegroJulie FosterProfessor James Arthur gives key note speech on 'Strengthening Character, Virtues and Values through Education' at UNICEF Conference in Montenegro2014-07-15T15:28:00Z2014-10-30T16:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/07/prof-james-arthur-speaks-at-UNICEF-conference.aspxIt's hard to market a university and make it accessible to allJulie FosterMarion Bowl discusses the conflict between the need to market the universities and bring in fee paying students against the need to promote social justice by recruiting more under-represented students in an article in the Conversation2014-07-15T13:00:00Z2014-07-15T13:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/07/its-hard-to-market-a-university-and-make-it-accessible-to-all.aspxDavid Gilmore contributes to article on Black pupil achievementJulie FosterDavid Gilmore questions figures relating to the educational improvement of Black pupils2014-07-04T10:57:00Z2014-09-24T11:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/david-gilmore-contributes-to-article-on-Black-pupil-achievement.aspxLord Bilimoria, recently appointed Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, discusses higher education in the UKDavid MorrisBirmingham Business School Advisory Board member and founder of Cobra Beer discusses higher education in the UK, entrepreneurs and more.2014-07-03T10:02:00Z2014-07-03T09:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/july/lord-bilimoria-discusses-higher-education-in-the-uk.aspxWe should not be conflating liberal democratic values with British national identityJulie FosterMichael Hand discusses promotion of British values in schools on the LSE British Politics and Policy blog2014-07-01T10:44:00Z2014-07-01T10:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/07/british-values-and-national-identity.aspxDr David Walker visits Harvard to attend workshop on Make Caring Count Again in Schools, Homes and CommunitiesJulie FosterDr David Walker visits the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University to attend workshop on Make Caring Count Again in Schools, Homes and Communities.2014-06-23T16:11:00Z2014-07-28T16:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/06/david-walker-visits-Harvard.aspxCelebrating partnerships with businessJulie FosterProfessor Sir David Eastwood, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, recently hosted an event celebrating the University of Birmingham's successful business partnerships and emphasise the University's crucial role in supporting business growth in the region.2014-06-20T11:50:00Z2014-11-21T11:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/06/celebrating-partnerships-with-business.aspxResearch Project Launch ConferenceJulie Foster'Translation and Translanguaging: Investigating Linguistic and Cultural Transformations in Superdiverse Wards in Four UK Cities'On July 18th The School of Education hosts a conference around the theme of multilingualism in business, sport, law, heritage and education.2014-06-19T17:04:00Z2014-06-30T09:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/06/research-project-launch-conference.aspxParents' chance to find out more about University of Birmingham SchoolJulie FosterParents who want to find out more about the new University of Birmingham School, and how to apply for a place for their child are invited to two information events near the site of the new school in Selly Oak.2014-06-19T14:58:00Z2014-06-30T12:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/06/Parents-chance-to-find-out-more-about-University-of-Birmingham-School.aspxUniversity of Birmingham engagement with Brazil wins Outstanding International Strategy awardJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham has won the Outstanding International Strategy Award in the 2014 Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (THELMAs). The award honours Birmingham's bold approach to secure its position in Brazil as the UK higher education institute (HEI) partner of choice.2014-06-18T14:03:00Z2014-07-07T15:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/06/University-of-Birmingham-engagement-with-Brazil-wins-Outstanding-International-Strategy-award.aspxProblem behaviour in children is not always a mental disorderJulie FosterJulie Allan discusses the growing trend of psychopathogisation, where certain behaviours by children are being judged as evidence of mental disorders and used to justify an official diagnosis which may be treated with drugs2014-06-11T10:14:00Z2014-06-11T11:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/06/problem-behaviour-in-children-is-not-always-a-mental-disorder.aspxPeter Davies discusses deregulation of universities on Australian radioJulie FosterPeter Davies offers his views on university fees and equity in the UK2014-06-04T10:32:00Z2014-06-04T12:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/06/deregulation-of-universities.aspxSMS text messaging use among low-literate multilingual adolescents and the implications for social exclusionJulie FosterDr Deirdre Martin from the School of Education and Dr Caroline Tagg from the College of Arts and Law have received funding from the Society for Educational Studies to trial an innovative approach to the study of multilingual digital literacies, skills, functions and practices in SMS of low-literacy multilingual adolescents and the implications for social inclusion2014-05-29T12:52:00Z2014-11-26T15:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/05/new-funding-for-research-on-SMS-text-messaging.aspxWhat are free schools the answer to?Julie FosterRebecca Morris talks about Free Schools in 'The Conversation'2014-05-28T12:35:00Z2014-06-11T10:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/05/In-conversation-with-Rebecca-Morris.aspxPrincipal Mike Roden talks about the challenge of building the new University of Birmingham SchoolJulie FosterMike Roden talks about his background and the plans for the new University School2014-05-28T11:37:00Z2014-05-28T11:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/05/University-of-Birmingham-School.aspxProfessor Monder Ram beats stiff competition to take Best in Education AwardDavid MorrisProfessor Monder Ram, Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME), fought off stiff competition to win the Best in Education at the British Indian Awards in Birmingham.2014-05-27T13:58:00Z2014-05-27T13:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/may/best-in-education-award.aspxProfessor Monder Ram beats stiff competition to take Best in Education AwardDavid MorrisProfessor Monder Ram, Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship, has been awarded Best in Education at the British Indian Awards in Birmingham.2014-05-27T12:35:00Z2014-05-29T16:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/may/best-in-education-award.aspxJulie Allan interviewed for the Swedish National Agency for Education - SkolverketJulie FosterJulie Allan discusses problems associated with students with special needs and the growing numbers of diagnoses.2014-05-20T15:45:00Z2014-05-20T15:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/05/julie-allan-interviewed-for-the-Swedish-National-Agency-for-Education.aspxNo more finger-pointing, here's how to provide pupils with a moral compassJulie FosterProfessor Kristján Kristjánsson debates how to teach and measure morality2014-05-20T10:23:00Z2014-06-11T10:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/05/In-conversation-with-professor-kristjan-kristjansso.aspxChris Robertson discusses issue of dyspraxia (DCD) in sportJulie FosterChris Robertson, contributes to an article in the online Guardian on dyspraxia and the paralympics.2014-05-16T10:35:00Z2014-05-16T12:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/05/chris-robertson-discusses-issue-of-dyspraxia-and-sport.aspxDr Paul Lynch contributes to discussion on budget Braille e-reader in BBC news featureJulie FosterDr Paul Lynch comments on development of Braille e-readers2014-05-09T13:10:00Z2014-05-09T18:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/05/Dr-Paul-Lynch-discusses-budget-Braille-e-reader-in-BBC-news-feature.aspxCRRE hosts Internationally renowned UIUC Scholar: Dr Adrienne DixsonJulie FosterThe Centre for Research in Race & Education (CRRE) welcomes Dr Adrienne Dixson from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC) to the University of Birmingham for an extended visit during May 2014.2014-05-05T12:14:00Z2014-09-24T12:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/CRRE-hosts-internationally-renowned-UIUC-Scholar.aspxNational scholarship scheme for teachers and SEND support staff now openJulie FosterThis fourth round of the National Scholarship Fund focuses on a single priority area: special education needs and disabilities (SEN/D).2014-04-30T16:30:00Z2014-04-30T16:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/04/national-scholarship-scheme-for-teachers-and-SEND-support-staff.aspxA new article on 'Gratitude in the UK' has just been publishedJulie FosterThis article on 'Gratitude in the U.K: A new prototype analysis and a cross-cultural comparison' examines contrasting features of gratitude in the UK and the USA and explores whether gratitude is associated with virtue.2014-04-02T14:47:00Z2014-05-06T13:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/04/gratitude-in-the-UK.aspxNew publication on Teaching and Learning in Higher EducationJulie FosterProfessor Mike McLinden has co-authored a new publication which explores the broad best practice approaches to undertaking enquiry into learning and teaching in higher education.2014-03-31T14:03:00Z2014-05-06T13:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/teaching-and-learning-in-higher-education.aspxIn conversation with Professor Peter DaviesJulie FosterProfessor Peter Davies discusses 'Why do politicians stand back from the school gates only to turn up in the classroom?'2014-03-31T12:03:00Z2014-05-06T13:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/in-conversation-with-professor-peter-davies.aspxNew book just published: Psychopathology at SchoolJulie FosterA new book, Psychopathology at School: Theorizing mental disorders in education, has just been published. It draws on research undertaken in Australia and in Scotland, addressing concerns about the rising numbers of children whose behaviour is recognized, understood as a medicalised mental health disorder, and given a diagnostic label such as ADHD.2014-03-31T09:47:00Z2014-03-31T11:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/psychopathology-at-School.aspxIntersections: Critical Race Theory and Black Britsh Feminism, a conversation with Professor Kimberlé CrenshawJulie FosterDr Nicola Rollock gave closing remarks to Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw who was speaking at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.2014-03-28T14:53:00Z2014-09-24T11:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/intersections.aspxSchool of Education welcomes the Rt Hon Baroness Estelle Morris as its guest speaker for the 2014 Priestley Lecture.Julie FosterThe School of Education welcomed the Rt Hon Baroness Estelle Morris as its guest speaker for the 2014 annual Priestley Lecture.2014-03-28T14:04:00Z2014-03-28T18:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/2014-priestley-lecture.aspx'Images of Research' competition won by School of Education postgraduate researcherJulie FosterThe overall winner from this years Images of Research Exhibition, has been awarded to Hannah Hames, a PhD student here in the School of Education.2014-03-27T16:40:00Z2014-04-24T10:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/best-image-from-research-exhibition.aspxBaroness Estelle Morris on the politics of education policy: why all the main parties sound the sameAndy TootellAt a time of continuous change, former Education Secretary, Baroness Estelle Morris, will ask whether there is more continuity in the slogans of education policy than the main political parties would care to admit.2014-03-27T00:01:00Z2014-03-27T13:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/03/Baroness-Estelle-Morris-on-the-politics-of-education-policy-why-all-the-main-parties-sound-the-same27-03-14.aspxNew First World War community research centre opens at the University of BirminghamJulie FosterInformation on New First World War community research centre opens at the University of Birmingham2014-03-20T18:53:00Z2014-04-01T10:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/New-First-World-War-community-research-centre-opens-at-the-University-of-Birmingham-20-03-14.aspxCRRE members interviewed on race and education during visit to Urbana-ChampaignJulie FosterDavid Gillborn and Paul Warmington are interviewed for a video in the University of Illinois2014-03-20T18:51:00Z2014-09-24T11:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/crre-members-interviewed-on-race-and-education-during-visit-to-urbana-champaign.aspxNew publication explores levels of achievement amongst boys who attended a selective school in BirminghamJulie FosterGemma Collins, is a co-author on a new publication published in the Educational Review. Social mobility or social reproduction? A case study of the attainment patterns of students according to their social background and ethnicity2014-03-19T12:29:00Z2014-03-19T12:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/levels-of-achievement-amongst-boys-who-attended-a-selective-school-in-birmingham.aspxRita Jordan awarded prestigious lifetime achievement award for her work in autismJulie FosterAs a fitting tribute to her lifelong work in the autism field, Rita was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Autistic Society's Professional Conference2014-03-18T15:05:00Z2014-11-21T10:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2014/Rita-Jordan-awarded-prestigious-lifetime-achievement-award-for-her-work-in-autism.aspxMichael Hand gives the 2014 Blackham LectureJulie FosterTowards a theory of moral education2014-03-17T12:15:00Z2014-03-18T15:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/michael-hand-gives-the-2014-blackham-lecture.aspxCRRE hosts first national 'British Schools and the Black Child' conferenceJulie FosterIn March 2014 the CRRE hosted the first ever national 'British Schools and the Black Child' conference.2014-03-12T10:11:00Z2014-09-24T11:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/British-schools-and-the-Black-child-conference.aspxNominations for the 2014 Jubilee Awards for Service are now open!Julie FosterThe prestigious Jubilee Awards recognise outstanding service in the public sector. The 2014 awards ceremony will be hosted at the House of Lords on Thursday 24th July.2014-03-05T16:04:00Z2014-03-05T16:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/nominations-for-the-2014-jubilee-awards-for-service.aspxNew publication on adult educationJulie FosterAdult Education in Changing Times: Policies, Philosophies and Professionalism2014-03-05T12:37:00Z2014-03-05T12:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/adult-education-in-changing-times.aspxNew article on the human and educational significance of honesty as an epistemic and moral virtueJulie FosterIn his new article, Professor David Carr David Carr argues that honesty exhibits key features of both moral and epistemic virtue, and, more precisely, that honesty as a virtue might best be understood as the epistemic component of Aristotelian practical wisdom.2014-03-03T16:18:00Z2014-03-03T16:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/03/human-and-educational-significance-of-honesty.aspxIn conversation with Ann-Marie Bathmaker and Marion BowlJulie FosterProfessor Ann-Marie Bathmaker and Dr Marion Bowl contribute to 'The Conversation' with an article on university application rates.2014-02-26T11:51:00Z2014-05-06T13:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/02/in-conversation-ann-marie-bathmaker-marion-bowl.aspxDr Karen Guldberg discusses her work on Alan Titchmarsh showJulie FosterDr Karen Guldberg demonstrates the Aldebaran Nao robot on the Alan Titchmarsh show2014-02-25T16:56:00Z2014-11-21T10:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/karen-guldberg-appears-on-alan-tichmarsh-show.aspxSchool of Education research rated 'Excellent' by the Arts and Humanities research councils of Europe.Julie FosterResearch conducted by the School of Education's MOSAIC Centre for Research on Multilingualism has been rated 'Excellent' by the Arts and Humanities research councils of Europe.2014-02-24T11:58:00Z2014-11-13T11:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/mosaic/news-events/research-rated-excellent.aspxLaunch of 'Voices of War and Peace'Julie FosterLaunch of a new First World War Engagement Centre at the University of Birmingham2014-02-24T10:21:00Z2014-02-24T10:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/02/launch-of-voices-of-war-and-peace.aspxNew podcast discusses Black British IntellectualsJulie FosterDr Paul Warmington discusses Black British Intellectuals in a new podcast.2014-02-21T12:44:00Z2014-05-15T12:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/02/new-podcast-paul-warmington.aspxBlack British Intellectuals and EducationJulie FosterDr Paul Warmington, deputy director of the Centre for Research in Race and Education, has written a major new study of the role played by Black British intellectuals in shaping the UK education system.2014-02-21T12:25:00Z2014-09-24T11:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/black-british-intellectuals-and-education.aspxBeing of good characterJulie FosterCalls have been made recently for the renewal of public and private virtues, not least because of the serious scandals that have beset our banks and political system, as well as our health and social welfare provisions.2014-02-20T13:30:00Z2014-02-21T08:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/02/being-of-good-character.aspxACER and a robot named NaoJulie FosterThe work of ACER in conjunction with Aldebaran Robotics features in an article in The Telegragh2014-02-20T08:14:00Z2014-02-21T09:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2014/acer-and-a-robot-named-Nao.aspxCould you name a British black intellectual, now Stuart Hall has gone?Julie FosterPaul discusses the interest and coverage of black thinkers in the UK which he researched in preparation for his new book2014-02-18T13:22:00Z2014-09-24T11:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/could-you-name-a-british-black-intellectual-now-stuart-hall-has-gone.aspxIn conversation with Professor Kristján KristjánssonJulie FosterProfessor Kristján Kristjánsson from the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values examines the issue of teaching character on 'The Conversation' website.2014-02-14T14:48:00Z2014-02-14T14:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/01/in-conversation-with-professor-kristjan-kristjansson.aspxNew film from the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values highlights their research activitiesJulie FosterThe Jubilee Centre for Character and Values celebrates a successful first year by launching a short film to highlight its research activities2014-01-31T14:16:00Z2014-01-31T14:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/01/new-film-for-the-Jubilee-Centre.aspxPapers from the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values latest conference now available to view onlineJulie FosterPapers from the second annual conference of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values are available for viewing online2014-01-31T13:43:00Z2014-01-31T14:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/01/papers-from-the-Jubilee-Centre-now-online.aspxNew book on education and social justiceJulie FosterDr Paul Warmington has contributed a chapter to a new international collection of writing on education and social justice published by Routledge2014-01-07T13:32:00Z2014-09-24T11:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2014/new-book-on-education-and-social-justice.aspxGiving is good for youJulie FosterBlaire Morgan talks about the value of giving on ITV News Central in connection with a Fixers Good Gestures Campaign2013-12-20T09:45:00Z2014-01-29T12:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2014/01/fixers-good-gestures-campaign.aspxCRRE provide evidence to inquiry on the Underachievement of White Working Class ChildrenJulie FosterCRRE provide written and oral evidence to the Education Select Committee Inquiry2013-12-11T12:17:00Z2014-09-24T11:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2013/crre-evidence-to-inquiry-on-the-underachievement-of-white-working-class-children.aspxPrincipal appointed for new University of Birmingham SchoolJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham and the governors of the University of Birmingham School are delighted to announce the appointment of one of the country's most outstanding headteachers to its flagship training school. Michael Roden, Head of King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys in Birmingham, will join the University of Birmingham School as Principal in April 2014 in order to prepare for its opening in September 2015.2013-12-11T09:49:00Z2013-12-11T15:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/12/principal-appointed-for-new-university-of-birmingham-school.aspxInternational Studies graduate appears on Kazakhstan National TVJulie FosterFormer student appears on Kazakhstan National TV2013-11-29T14:46:00Z2014-04-24T14:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/11/international-studies-graduate-appears-on-kazakhstan-national-tv.aspx2013 Annual Claudia Jones' Lecture: Race And Racism in a Post-Racial Age: 20 Years since the murder of Stephen LawrenceJulie FosterDr Nicola Rollock honoured to give the National Union of Journalists' 12th Annual Claudia Jones' Lecture at Thomson Reuters in London in October 2013.2013-11-18T15:58:00Z2014-09-24T11:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2013/annual-claudia-jones-lecture.aspxDr Nicola Rollock recognised for her influential research: 2014 PowerlistJulie FosterDr Nicola Rollock, Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Race and Education at the School of Education, is featured in the 2014 Powerlist of Britain's most influential Black people.2013-11-18T14:10:00Z2014-09-24T11:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2013/dr-nicola-rollock-recognised-for-her-influential-research.aspxESRC grant success for BirminghamJulie FosterWe are delighted to announce that the University of Birmingham has risen to third in the UK with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grant success in terms of values of award according to the Times Higher statistics.2013-11-15T13:38:00Z2014-01-29T13:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/11/esrc-grant-success-for-uob.aspxInnovative teaching methods in social work education at Birmingham are praised in Guardian articlePam NewbyIn an article in the Guardian newspaper today (16 October), 'Social work courses: seeking to master professional training', the University of Birmingham's social work education was highlighted for its innovative teaching methods.2013-10-16T17:20:00Z2014-03-31T13:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/innovative-teaching-methods-in-sw-education-praised-in-guardian-article.aspxMOSAIC team awarded major grant for new research in Translation and TranslanguagingJulie FosterA consortium led by the MOSAIC Centre for Research on Multilingualism has been successful in its bid for a large grant as part of the AHRC Translating Cultures theme. The 4-year research project, is a collaboration between academic researchers, non-academic partners, and community stakeholders.2013-10-08T19:19:00Z2014-11-13T12:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/mosaic/news-events/translation-and-translanguaging.aspxCRRE co-sponsors Birmingham event as part of the national tour by Dr Richard Stone.Julie FosterCRRE is one of several Birmingham-based equity organizations that support an event featuring Dr Richard Stone, panel member of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry (1997-99).2013-10-03T12:47:00Z2013-12-11T12:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/events/2013/10/crre-co-sponsors-birmingham-event.aspxBlog: The Butler 1944 Education Act: both milestone and millstoneNathan JohnsonA 'Legislative game-changer' was what we were asked for. Or was it 'Legislative Game-changer'? No matter; this one was both. It's exactly a half-century since the summer of '63: Profumo and Keeler, Philby, the Great Train Robbery, the Beatles, Sindy dolls, and my leaving the boys' grammar school, to which I'd 'won' a place seven years earlier by passing the compulsory 11-plus exam, and going to university. Statement of fact, but also declaration of interest.2013-10-01T10:01:00Z2014-03-11T12:15:00Zhttp://inlogov.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/education-act/Birmingham announced as University of the YearJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham has been named University of the Year 2014 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.2013-09-20T12:00:00Z2013-09-30T13:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/09/Birmingham-announced-as-University-of-the-Year.aspxSchool of Education rises in global rankingsJulie FosterThe School of Education is delighted to announce it is now 46th in the new QS World University Rankings. This is a remarkable achievement both within the College of Social Sciences and the University as a whole for the subject of Education. It is another sign of its continued improvement as a School of Education and follows the recent news that the University of Birmingham has made an impressive 15 place rise to 62nd in the same rankings.2013-09-18T10:01:00Z2013-09-30T13:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/09/school-of-education-rises-in-global-rankings.aspxSchools must teach children character and values, a new poll shows.Julie FosterMore than eight out of ten parents believe schools should teach children character and values alongside academic study, a new survey has found.2013-09-02T13:56:00Z2014-01-29T13:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/08/Schools-must-teach-children-character-and-values.aspxBack to School: Why headship is no longer an optionJulie FosterApplications for headteacher posts are at an all-time low and many vacancies are re-advertised a number of times before being filled. Headship is no longer the preferred choice of many deputy and assistant headteachers, meaning there is now a national shortage of headteachers.2013-08-29T14:44:00Z2013-08-29T16:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/08/back-to-school-why-headship-is-no-longer-an-option.aspxUniversities of Birmingham and Manipal partner in new educational initiativeMichael LeeThe University of Birmingham and Manipal University in India have signed an agreement this month formalising educational links between the two institutions. The partnership will enable students to complete their first two years of study at Manipal then progress directly into year two at Birmingham.2013-07-31T15:47:00Z2013-08-02T13:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/07/31Jul-Universities-of-Birmingham-and-Manipal-partner-in-new-educational-initiative.aspxZero-tolerance strategy hits minorities harderJulie FosterThe Times Educational Supplement quotes Prof Gillborn in relation to new research on race and school discipline from the USA.2013-07-19T11:56:00Z2014-09-24T11:36:00Zhttp://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6343240Celebrating 25 years of PMLD Link JournalJulie FosterDISN host special conference to celebrate 25 years of the PMLD Link Journal.2013-07-15T13:04:00Z2013-07-15T13:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/07/celebrating-25-years-of-pmld-link-journal.aspxBirmingham joins Beijing, Harvard and Oxford in youth leadership initiativeJulie FosterStudents from the University of Birmingham are taking part in an esteemed international youth leadership programme in China this month.2013-07-08T12:41:00Z2013-07-08T14:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/07/Birmingham-joins-Beijing-Harvard-and-Oxford-in-youth-leadership-initiative.aspxUniversity of Birmingham celebrates its School of Education's "outstanding" Ofsted reportJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham's Teacher Education Partnership has been graded "outstanding" in all categories in its latest Ofsted report.2013-06-28T14:16:00Z2013-08-23T15:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/06/28-Jun-University-of-Birmingham-celebrates-its-School-of-Educations-outstanding-Ofsted-report.aspxUniversity of Birmingham celebrates its School of Education's "outstanding" Ofsted reportJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham's Teacher Education Partnership has been graded "outstanding" in all categories in its latest Ofsted report.2013-06-28T14:16:00Z2013-07-01T11:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/06/school-of-education-celebrates-outstanding-Ofsted-report.aspxConceptualizing multilingualism under globalization: membership claims, social categories and emblems of authenticityJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham's MOSIAC Centre for Research on Multilingualism and the IRiS Institute for Research on Superdiversity hosted a two day BAAL/CUP seminar at the School of Education, University of Birmingham.2013-06-14T12:20:00Z2014-11-13T12:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/mosaic/news-events/conceptualizing-multilingualism-under-globalization.aspxProfessor Mike McLinden awarded Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education AcademyJulie FosterProfessor Mike McLinden, has been conferred the status of 'Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. It is the first time this Fellowship has been awarded within the University of Birmingham.2013-06-10T16:33:00Z2013-06-11T08:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/06/principal-fellowship-awarded.aspxSocial Work Education in your pocketPam NewbySocial Work lecturer creates media rich mobile phone and tablet app.2013-06-10T12:56:00Z2013-07-19T14:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/social-work-education-in-your-pocket.aspxLecturer awarded Birmingham University Teaching FellowshipJulie FosterSenior lecturer Dr Chris Szwed has been awarded one of only two Birmingham University Teaching Fellowships which will be used to develop the successful PGDipEd teacher education programme for international students2013-06-10T09:35:00Z2013-06-10T09:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/06/lecturer-awarded-birmingham-university-teaching-fellowship.aspxBlack pupils and AcademiesJulie FosterThe Voice newspaper reports Professor Gillborn's speech at the London Schools and the Black Child conference organised by Diane Abbott MP2013-06-08T11:53:00Z2014-09-24T11:35:00Zhttp://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/black-pupils-failing-academiesThanks or no thanks: have we lost our sense of gratitude?Julie FosterHarrowing images of the UK riots, public outrage over the banking scandal, and shocking failures at Stafford Hospital have led to calls for a greater focus on social values, virtues and morality. Headlines proclaim that we are losing our moral scruples, that we have an empathy-deficit, and that we must embrace ethical, values-based practices.2013-06-07T12:01:00Z2013-06-10T14:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/06/thanks-or-no-thanks-have-we-lost-our-sense-of-gratitude.aspxLecturer recognised for his exceptional work with Excellence in Teaching AwardJulie FosterSenior lecturer Dr Dave Hewitt, receives the 2013 School of Education and College of Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching.2013-05-28T16:51:00Z2013-05-29T12:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/05/teaching-excellence-award.aspxNew awards to recognise public service starsJulie FosterThe first accolade of this kind, the Jubilee Awards for Service launched this spring to recognise outstanding service in the public sector. Led by the University of Birmingham Jubilee Centre for Character and Values, nominations are now open for the prestigious awards2013-05-28T14:30:00Z2013-06-03T10:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/05/new-awards-to-recognise-public-service-stars.aspxDifferent Realities: from Colour Bar to Post Racial Britain?Julie FosterLord Herman Ouseley discusses the changing nature of racism and discrimination in the UK over the past 50 years in the first annual CRRE lecture.2013-05-22T14:07:00Z2014-09-24T11:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2013/different-realities-from-colour-bar-to-post-racial-britain.aspxDISN welcomes visitors from North KoreaJulie FosterStaff from the Department of Inclusion Disability and Special Education (DISN) in collaboration with Handicap International (HI), welcome visitors from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the School of Education.2013-05-03T11:59:00Z2013-05-03T14:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/05/north-korea.aspxFormer Poet Laureate calls for religious education to be replaced with lessons in ethicsSamantha WilliamsRoshan Doug, a former University of Birmingham Poet Laureate, is set to call for religion to be struck from the school curriculum. Doug, whose research at the University questions the ownership, purpose and value of education, will use a public lecture on Tuesday 7 May to put forward his re-evaluation of the state education system.2013-05-02T15:15:00Z2013-05-02T14:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/2-May-Former-Poet-Laureate-calls-for-religious-education-to-be-replaced-with-lessons-in-ethics.aspxInternationalising higher education: European academy underway at University of BirminghamCatherine ByerleyMore than 120 higher education professionals from over 20 countries are convening at the University of Birmingham this week for the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Spring Academy.2013-04-16T12:16:00Z2013-04-18T09:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/16Apr-Internationalising-higher-education-European-academy-underway-at-University-of-Birmingham.aspxAre we now middle class?Julie Foster'The Voice' newspaper quotes Professor Gillborn on social class, race and education2013-04-14T11:48:00Z2014-09-24T11:35:00Zhttp://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/are-we-now-middle-classWorld Autism Day: Illustrating how good autism practice constitutes good educational practice for all childrenJulie FosterFrom the Empire State Building to the pyramids, members of the global autism community shone a lens on autism this week by lighting many iconic landmarks in blue. This was in celebration of World Autism Day, which is a global initiative instigated by the United Nations to help raise awareness. It marks the start of autism awareness month.2013-04-05T12:11:00Z2013-04-12T09:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2013/world-autism-day.aspx11,000 teachers trained to improve education for children with autism in less than a yearJulie FosterThe School of Education's, Dr Karen Guldberg and staff from the Autism Centre for Education and Research jointly hosted a highly successful one-day conference entitled 'Transforming autism education' which was attended by 350 delegates.2013-03-14T12:21:00Z2013-03-19T09:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2013/11000-teachers-trained-to-improve-education-for-children-with-autism.aspxUniversity of Birmingham opens new Centre for Research in Race and EducationJulie FosterOn Thursday 21st February 2013, the School of Education launched the Centre for Research in Race and Education (CRRE) at the University of Birmingham.2013-03-14T09:56:00Z2014-09-24T11:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2013/university-of-Birmingham-opens-new-centre-for-research-in-race-and-education.aspxEducation: A Very Short IntroductionJulie FosterThis new book, written by Professor Gary Thomas,is about the subject matter of Education and whilst giving a brief overview, poses some challenging questions2013-03-10T14:24:00Z2013-03-20T16:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/03/gary-thomas-book-intro-to-Education.aspxNational Scholarship Fund for teachers and SEN support staffJulie FosterThe next rounds of the National Scholarship Fund for Teachers and SEN support staff will open on 8 April 20132013-02-25T11:20:00Z2013-02-25T11:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/02/national-scholarship-fund.aspxUniversity of Birmingham launches flagship Centre for Research in Race and EducationKylie MorrisThe University of Birmingham's new Centre for Research in Race and Education (CRRE) is remarkable for several reasons, not least its establishment at a time when many people (in politics, the popular media and the education profession alike) seem to assume – erroneously – that racism and race inequality are things of the past.2013-02-22T13:17:00Z2013-08-09T12:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/2013/02/race-and-education-Feb13.aspxUniversity of Birmingham launches flagship Centre for Research in Race and EducationThe University of Birmingham's new Centre for Research in Race and Education (CRRE) is remarkable for several reasons, not least its establishment at a time when many people (in politics, the popular media and the education profession alike) seem to assume – erroneously – that racism and race inequality are things of the past.2013-02-22T13:17:00Z2013-08-09T12:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/2013/02/race-and-education-Feb13.aspx'Race silenced at political level', says academicJulie FosterThe Voice' newspaper features an interview with Dr Nicola Rollock2013-02-21T11:46:00Z2014-09-24T11:36:00Zhttp://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/race-silenced-political-level-says-academicUniversity of Birmingham opens new Centre for Research in Race and Education.Julie FosterTwenty years after the death of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, his mother, Doreen Lawrence will help launch a new Centre for Research in Race and Education at the University of Birmingham.2013-02-19T10:37:00Z2013-02-21T14:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/02/new-centre-for-research-in-race-and-education.aspxUniversity of Birmingham opens new Centre for Research in Race and EducationJulie FosterTwenty years after the death of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, his mother, Doreen Lawrence will help launch a new Centre for Research in Race and Education at the University of Birmingham.2013-02-19T10:37:00Z2013-05-23T11:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/19-02-13University-of-Birmingham-opens-new-Centre-for-Research-in-Race-and-Education.aspxA class act: empathetic robot tutors in classrooms to facilitate teaching and learningJulie FosterA European project to develop robotic tutors that will support teachers and motivate students in secondary schools is being led by University of Birmingham engineers and computer scientists, in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University and other European partners.2013-02-18T12:47:00Z2013-02-20T11:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/02/robots.aspxBritain's first Professor of Morality appointed by the University of BirminghamJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Randall Curren as Professor of Moral and Virtue Education to the Jubilee Centre for Character and Values, in the School of Education.2013-02-01T12:31:00Z2013-02-04T15:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/02/Britains-first-Professor-of-Morality-appointed-by-the-University-of-Birmingham.aspxPriestley Lecture outstanding successEmma KnealeThis year's annual Priestley Lecture with Dr Anthony Seldon was one of the most successful for many years2013-01-29T16:15:00Z2013-02-01T11:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/01/priestley-2013.aspxMaking Cultures: new ways of reading things.Julie FosterSchool of Education launches exciting new module2013-01-25T12:46:00Z2013-05-23T11:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/01/new-module.aspxResearch project aims to help recruit and retain more male teachers in primary and early years educationJulie FosterResearch project investigates low number of male teachers in primary schools2013-01-18T10:43:00Z2013-01-18T10:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/12/male-teachers.aspxSchools must offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self controlJulie FosterPriestly Lecture: Schools should offer compulsory qualifications in good manners and self control according to Dr Anthony Seldon, Britain's best known Headmaster and the acclaimed biographer of recent prime ministers.2013-01-15T15:36:00Z2013-01-28T18:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2013/01/compulsory-qualifications-in-good-manners-and-self-control.aspxPostgraduate research conference 2012Julie FosterSuccessful postgraduate research conference.2012-12-19T15:41:00Z2012-12-19T12:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/12/Postgraduate-research-conference.aspxChinese students hail "transformational" UK study experienceJulie FosterChinese students who have studied in the UK have seen a "profound transformational experience" in their personal and professional lives, according to research into the impact of studying abroad.2012-12-17T15:44:00Z2012-12-21T09:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/12/chinese-students-study-experience.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationJulie FosterStudents from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn.2012-12-14T15:31:00Z2013-05-23T11:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/12/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationNathan JohnsonStudents from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn.2012-12-14T15:21:00Z2012-12-14T15:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationNathan JohnsonStudents from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn.2012-12-14T15:16:00Z2014-03-11T09:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationPam NewbyStudents from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU).2012-12-14T13:50:00Z2012-12-14T13:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationJo KiteInformation on UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education2012-12-14T12:20:00Z2012-12-14T12:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx"Missing" 200,000 may lose out on Pupil Premium and Free School MealsJulie FosterMore than 200,000 of England's "super-deprived" secondary school children may be missing out on free school meals and the Pupil Premium because they don't show up on official figures, new research shows.2012-12-03T16:15:00Z2012-12-06T16:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/12/lose-out-on-free-schoolmeals.aspxFormer student awarded Walter Hines Page scholarshipJulie FosterFormer student awarded scholarship to visit the USA to learn about their education system and visually impaired students.2012-11-23T14:01:00Z2012-11-23T14:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/11/scholarship.aspxNew programmes announced to improve health for visually impaired people living in low-income countriesJulie FosterThe VICTAR research gain funding from DFID/Sightsavers to assist the development of young children with visual impairment in Malawi2012-11-23T09:27:00Z2012-11-26T08:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/11/sightsaver-programmes.aspxWorldwide coverage for Festival of Social Sciences EventJulie FosterDr Karen Guldberg, talks about this years Festival of Social Sciences event at Topcliffe School2012-11-13T16:52:00Z2012-11-20T11:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2012/festival-social-sciences-event.aspxSwedish antiracist magazine 'Mana' feature on David GillbornJulie FosterDavid Gillborn interview feature in Swedish antiracist magazine 'Mana'2012-10-19T11:41:00Z2014-09-24T11:36:00Zhttp://tidskriftenmana.se/tidskriften/skolanBiosciences staff to talk at Innovations in biosciences education workshopSimon LevermoreInformation on Biosciences staff to talk at Innovations in biosciences education workshop2012-10-12T15:27:00Z2012-10-12T15:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/biosciences/news/2012/11Oct-Biosciences-staff-to-talk-at-Innovations-in-biosciences-education-workshop.aspxUniversity of Birmingham sees impressive league table riseJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places2012-09-28T16:58:00Z2012-10-08T11:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/10/times-league-table.aspxExamining exams: GCSEs, the E.Bacc and the question of EquityJulie FosterThe coalition government has proven itself willing to be bold in reforming the state education system. The landscape of schooling has already begun to change as a result of moves to make academy status the norm across England and establish so-called 'free schools', both directly funded (in whole or part) by the state and systematically lessening the role of local authorities. Michael Gove's recent statement on the status of GCSEs and the introduction of a new qualification – the English Baccalaureate Certificate (EBC) – have been greeted as another momentous change, but what do the reforms really mean and who is likely to win (and lose) as a result2012-09-28T15:20:00Z2014-09-24T11:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/crre/news/2012/examining-exams.aspxLecturer recognised for his exceptional work with Award for Excellence in TeachingJulie FosterSenior Lecturer Dr Kevin Myers, receives the 2012 School of Education and College of Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching2012-09-13T19:17:00Z2012-10-12T19:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/09/excellence-in-teaching-award.aspxThe University of Birmingham named as Higher Education social entrepreneurship partnerJayne RoweInformation on The University of Birmingham named as Higher Education social entrepreneurship partner2012-09-04T11:31:00Z2012-09-04T09:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/The-University-of-Birmingham-named-as-Higher-Education-social-entrepreneurship-partner.aspxUniversity School to open its doors in September 2014Julie FosterInformation on University School to open its doors in September 20142012-08-31T15:11:00Z2012-08-31T14:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/08/university-school.aspxBulgarian newspaper UTRO publishes interview with Dr Chris Williams, about disabled children in state orphanagesJulie FosterThe Bulgarian newspaper UTRO has published an interview with Dr Chris Williams, about disabled children in state orphanages. Chris was in Bulgaria doing a series of lectures about his research into crime and abuse against people with learning difficulties.2012-08-10T11:46:00Z2012-08-10T11:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/08/bulgarian-newspaper-interview.aspxInternational Studies in Education students appear on Korean National TVJulie FosterStudents and staff on the International Studies in Education (ISE) course, recently appeared on Korean National Assembly TV (NATV) discussing citizenship education in Britain.2012-08-10T10:06:00Z2012-08-10T11:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/08/international-studies-korean-tv.aspxShropshire Children's UniversityJulie FosterThe first ever group of Gold Graduates from Shropshire Children's University were awarded their certificates at a ceremony attended by Professor Richard Dunnill, Director of Education.2012-07-24T12:32:00Z2012-07-24T15:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/07/shropshire-childrens-university.aspxSEN and Disability in Education SeminarJulie FosterA seminar by the DISN team focused on the new SEN and disability education policy in England and the next steps following the implications of proposed changes for schools, services and professionals.2012-07-19T13:17:00Z2012-07-19T13:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/07/sen-disability-lecture.aspxBBC visit DISN to film for 'See Hear'Julie FosterDr Linda Watson, Head of the Department of Disability Inclusion and Special Needs was filmed by the BBC recently. Her interview was based around the International Literacy Day which takes place on 8 September 2012.2012-07-19T12:48:00Z2012-07-19T12:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/07/see-hear.aspxService provision for young autistic adults – accessing their viewsJulie FosterPostgraduate researcher, Susy Ridout has recently evaluated a support service in Warwickshire (with Dr Karen Guldberg and Andrea Macleod) for adults on the autism spectrum, to ascertain its suitability for 16-18 year olds.2012-07-18T15:38:00Z2012-07-18T16:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2012/young-autistic-adults.aspxAlumni in Eastern EuropeJulie FosterDr Chris Williams has been working with former School of Education staff and students, in Bulgaria and Romania.2012-07-13T14:27:00Z2012-07-13T14:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/07/alumni-eastern-europe.aspxNew book on Researching Power, Elites and Leadership launched at Kings' College LondonJulie FosterDr Chris Williams launched his new book Researching Power, Elites and Leadership at Kings' College London, last week. The book is enlivened with student experiences and illustrations, and goes beyond academic methods to include investigtaive journalism, military research, and inputs from Amnesty International.2012-06-27T09:04:00Z2012-06-27T09:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/06/new-book.aspxA Child's World: Working Together for a Better FutureJulie FosterDISN Teaching Fellow to present paper at the 'A Child's World - Working Together for a Better Future' conference.2012-06-18T11:43:00Z2012-06-18T12:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/06/childs-world.aspxThe Birmingham FellowshipsJulie FosterThe second round of the Birmingham Fellowship scheme is now open for applications.2012-06-06T09:50:00Z2012-06-06T10:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/06/birmingham-fellows.aspxHow should we research education?Julie FosterIn a recent article, published in the world-leading Harvard Educational Review, Professor Gary Thomas argues that attempts to introduce an assortment of accepted scientific principles into educational research can lead to misunderstandings and suggests a new type of science: education science.2012-05-28T13:14:00Z2012-06-06T12:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/05/harvard-educational-review.aspxReforms to improve support for pupils with SENDJulie FosterChristopher Robertosn, lecturer in Inclusive and Special Education, discusses the key changes to the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system in England, which have been announced in the recent Queen's Speech (9 May).2012-05-17T09:44:00Z2012-05-17T09:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/05/send-reforms.aspxMulti-million pound award to support first research centre dedicated to understanding the UK's character and valuesJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham has won a multi-million pound award to support the first UK centre dedicated to research into the Character, Values and Virtues that shape UK society. The over-arching aim of the new centre, which is supported by the John Templeton Foundation, is to contribute to the renewal of character and values in Britain through research and development activities.2012-05-16T10:46:00Z2012-05-16T12:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/05/jubilee-centre.aspxRanking reveals world's top countries for higher educationCatherine ByerleyNew research into national education systems gives the first ranking of countries which are the 'best' at providing higher education.2012-05-11T13:33:00Z2012-05-16T13:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/05/11-MayRanking-reveals-worlds-top-countries-for-higher-education.aspxBEST Project wins Higher Education Academy awardSimon LevermoreStaff at the School of Sport an Exercise Sciences have been awarded £10,000 by the Higher Education Academy to explore the experiences of home and international students participating in an outdoor groupwork skills course.2012-05-10T16:26:00Z2012-05-10T16:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise/news/2012/10May-BEST-Project-wins-Higher-Education-Academy-award.aspxAGMS graduate enjoys life as a golf professional in the UAEJulie FosterAGMS graduate Victoria Hassett, is one of a select few female golf professionals in the UAE2012-05-09T10:25:00Z2012-05-09T10:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/05/agms-graduate-uae.aspxRound Two of the National Scholarship Fund for Teachers will focus on SEN and Disabilities as one of its four priority areasJulie FosterInformation on Round Two of the National Scholarship Fund for Teachers will focus on SEN and Disabilities as one of its four priority areas2012-05-08T17:00:00Z2012-05-08T11:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/05/national-scholarship-fund.aspxLecturer awarded prestigious medal for his contribution to biology educationJulie FosterRetired Biology lecturer, Roger Lock, has been awarded the Society of Biology President's Medal for 20122012-04-30T16:45:00Z2012-04-30T17:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/04/presidents-medal.aspxDr Karen Guldberg discusses autism in India on World Autism Awareness DayJulie FosterOn World Autism day, Dr Karen Guldberg from ACER talks to Tirna Ray from the Education Times about autism in India2012-04-23T16:32:00Z2014-11-21T10:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2012/autism.aspxNew report will assist goal of universal primary education by 2015.Julie FosterA new report by Dr Paul Lynch will assist the commonwealth member countries towards the millennium development goal of universal primary education by 2015.2012-04-04T16:33:00Z2012-04-04T16:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/04/commonwealth-book-launch.aspxWhere can I go after my GCSEs?Julie FosterResearch carried out by members of the VICTAR team, is featured in 'Insight'.2012-03-13T12:06:00Z2012-03-13T12:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/03/rnib-transitions-project.aspxEvent: Media and Education: Anti-Muslim Racism in Birmingham and BerlinNathan JohnsonThis one-day open workshop (Saturday 24 March 2012) encourages participants to compare and exchange ideas about Islam in the media, and how Britain and Germany do and should egage with the issue through culture and education.2012-03-07T15:31:00Z2012-03-07T15:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/events/2012/03/media-and-education.aspxStudents filmed by Korean National Assembly TVJulie FosterInternational Masters students, were filmed by Korean National Assembly TV (NATV), for a programme about citizenship education around the world2012-02-23T13:07:00Z2012-02-23T12:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/02/korean-tv.aspxUniversity of Birmingham ranked among top 10 for producing millionairesJulie FosterUniversity of Birmingham has been ranked among top 10 UK universities for producing millionaires.2012-02-22T14:37:00Z2012-02-22T14:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/02/millionaires.aspxDyspraxia session very well-receivedJulie FosterThe session by Cathy Parvin, Education Office for the West Midlands Dyspraxia Foundation who visited the School of Education on 1 February 2012 was very well-received by an audience of over 200 professionals and students.2012-02-21T13:59:00Z2012-02-21T15:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/02/dyspraxia.aspxBirmingham wins employability awardJulie FosterThe Careers and Employability team at the University of Birmingham have won the award for 'Most Improved Commitment to Employability' at the National Placement and Internship Awards 2012 in London.2012-02-13T16:38:00Z2012-02-13T16:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/02/employability-award.aspx'Great need to improve autism education in India', say researchersCatherine ByerleyAcademics from the University of Birmingham are in India this week sharing their expertise in the area of special educational needs, and autism in particular.2012-02-13T13:41:00Z2012-02-13T13:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/13FebGreat-need-to-improve-autism-education-in-India,-say-researchers.aspxPlans to establish a university school and sixth form are underwayJulie FosterThe University of Birmingham is hoping to extend its excellent academic education to 11-18 year olds in Birmingham and is preparing to submit plans for a new free school.2012-02-03T13:47:00Z2012-02-03T17:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/02/university-school.aspxPromoting the teaching of poetryJulie FosterDr Kay Fuller attends ESRC funded Poetry Matters seminar in Leicester2012-01-31T16:34:00Z2012-01-31T16:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/02/poetry-matters.aspxNew Course 2012: learn to teach Physics with MathematicsJulie FosterLearn to teach Physics with Mathematics on our new course starting in September 2012.2012-01-27T14:58:00Z2012-01-30T16:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/01/new-course-physics.aspxThe School of Education Research Conference 2011Julie FosterThe 10th School of Education Research Conference took place on 19th November 2011, attracting more than eighty people from our university as well as outside it. The conference featured presentations by both students and staff2012-01-20T13:11:00Z2012-01-25T09:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/01/student-conference2011.aspxReception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate BBC Children in NeedJulie FosterProfessor (Emeritus) Ann Lewis, as a member of the Advisory Board for the Fun and Friendship programme, recently attended a reception hosted by the Prime Minister and Samantha Cameron at Number 10 Downing Street.2012-01-16T14:12:00Z2012-01-19T10:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2012/01/children-in-need.aspxSpeaker is well received at NESET seminar for EU Commission staff in BrusselsJulie FosterProfessor Stephen Gorard recently gave a successful talk at a A NESET seminar for EU Commission staff in Brussels. His talk was on the inequalities and barriers in Higher Education in the EU.2011-12-22T15:35:00Z2011-12-22T15:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/12/eu-commission-talk.aspxInternational Herald Tribune rank University of Birmingham 55th in world in their Global Employability RankingsJulie FosterInternational Herald Tribune rank University of Birmingham 55th in world in their Global Employability Rankings.2011-12-21T13:08:00Z2011-12-21T13:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/12/global-rankings.aspxDeveloping a set of National Standards in Autism EducationJulie FosterDr Glenys Jones has been successful in her bid to lead a team to develop a set of National Standards in Autism Education commissioned by the Autism Education Trust.2011-12-20T15:23:00Z2014-11-21T10:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2011/aet-fundingaward.aspxStudents take part in the Poetry Bites for Human Rights eventJulie FosterEnglish PGDipEd Students take part in the Poetry Bites for Human Rights event2011-12-19T08:54:00Z2011-12-19T09:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/12/poetry-bites.aspxPhD scholarship on personal finance educationPam NewbyCHASM has been awarded funding for a College of Social Sciences PhD Scholarship on the topic of 'personal finance education'.2011-12-08T12:36:00Z2011-12-08T12:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2011/12/phd-scholarship-personal-finance-education.aspxSocial enterprise and housing education in Hong KongPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins presents research seminar paper on his work on social enterprise and hybridity in the housing sector at Hong Kong conference.2011-12-07T09:48:00Z2012-03-05T10:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/12/social-enterprise-housing-education-hong-kong.aspxOutstanding Scholar AwardJulie FosterSara Curran, an ESRC-funded researcher, has received the Head of College prize for outstanding scholar (School of Education) academic year 2010-11.2011-12-06T13:24:00Z2011-12-15T10:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/12/outstanding-scholar.aspxGold medal at Judo championships for SPECS studentJulie FosterSPECS student Lucas Rowe has won gold medal in the Great Britain Judo Chamionships in the Junior under 60KG category2011-12-02T14:10:00Z2011-12-13T10:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/12/judo-medal-student.aspxNew autism training materialsJulie FosterDr Karen Guldberg and her team have been commissioned by the Autism Education Trust to develop three levels of training materials to be delivered by seven different training hubs across England.2011-12-02T09:52:00Z2014-11-21T10:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2011/autism-materials.aspxFunding Success!Julie FosterDr Karen Guldberg has received news that she has been successful in securing ESRC Follow-On funding. Karen will be working with her PhD students and a team of researchers from different Universities. The research will explore the educational implications of using various technologies that have been developed for children with autism.2011-12-02T09:38:00Z2014-11-21T10:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2011/esrc-funding.aspxChris Williams gives lecture at Tent City UniversityJulie FosterChris Williams gave a lecture at Tent City University (St Paul's, London), about his new book 'Researching power, elites and leadership'.2011-12-01T09:58:00Z2011-12-01T15:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/11/tent-city.aspxUniversity of Birmingham wins Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher EducationAlberto GuglielmiThe University of Birmingham's world-leading Centre for Formulation Engineering| has gained further recognition after being selected for a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.2011-11-28T17:07:00Z2011-11-28T16:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-wins-Queens-Anniversary-Prize-for-Higher-Education-.aspxTraining for GP's should be extendedJulie FosterThe length of general practice training needs to be extended so that new GPs feel better prepared and more confident for independent practice. That is the one of the main recommendations of a three-year evaluation study of the RCGP training curriculum.2011-11-28T14:40:00Z2011-11-28T11:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/10/27Oct11-RCGP-Press-Release.aspxUniversity of Birmingham wins Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher EducationTim YatesInformation on University of Birmingham wins Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education2011-11-28T11:00:00Z2012-08-20T10:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/alta-innovations/news2/University-of-Birmingham-wins-Queens-Anniversary-Prize-for-Higher-Education-.aspxUniversity of Birmingham wins Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher EducationTim YatesInformation on University of Birmingham wins Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education2011-11-25T09:27:00Z2013-05-16T09:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/alta-innovations/news/University-of-Birmingham-wins-Queens-Anniversary-Prize-for-Higher-Education.aspxSchool hosts Midlands History ForumJulie FosterThe School hosts the annual Midlands History Forum Conference with keynote speaker, Professor Simon Schama.2011-11-09T11:28:00Z2011-11-14T12:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/11/simon-schama.aspxJean Gross gives inspiring and informative talk at the Speech and Language and SEBD residential weekendJulie FosterJean Gross gave an inspiring and informative talk on speech and language difficulties and the special educational needs of young children as part of the Speech and Language and SEBD residential weekend.2011-10-22T17:30:00Z2011-10-24T00:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/10/jean-gross-presentation.aspxNew book in pipeline on Teaching and Learning in Higher EducationJulie FosterIn conjunction with Dr Elizabeth Cleaver (APOD) and Maxine Lintern, Associate Dean (Learning, Teaching Research and Scholarship) at Birmingham City University, Professor Mike McLinden has been offered a contract by SAGE Publications Ltd for a new book on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Disciplinary Approaches to Research.2011-10-22T17:16:00Z2011-10-22T17:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/10/new-book.aspxTES Special Educational Needs ShowJulie FosterChris Robertson spoke at the TES Special Educational Needs Show on 'Who needs a SENCO' and reflected on the role of SENCOs and the impact of the government's SEN and disability Green Paper.2011-10-22T17:09:00Z2011-10-23T23:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/10/tes-sen-show2011.aspxFEAPDA Congress 2011: Literacy in deaf childrenJulie FosterDr Linda Watson will be speaking at the European Federation of Associations of Teachers of the Deaf (FEAPDA) Congress at Sint-Michielsgestel in the Netherlands about the role of parents in the reading process, home literacy and the language environment, and the influence on the reading process.2011-10-22T16:56:00Z2011-10-23T21:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/10/feapda-congress2011.aspxAGMS graduate celebrates getting the 'job of a lifetime'Julie FosterAGMS graduate celebrates getting the 'job of a lifetime'2011-09-30T08:16:00Z2011-12-13T10:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/09/agmsgraduate.aspx'Flexible Curriculum' required to ensure pupils with autism achieve potentialJulie FosterA report by the Autism Education Trust (AET) finds the current education system lacks flexibility in its approach to pupils on the autism spectrum. The research (Educational provision and outcomes for people on the autism spectrum) led by Dr Kerstin Wittemeyer from the Autism Centre of Education and Research at the University of Birmingham, found that teachers are not being given enough guidance or scope to adapt the National Curriculum to include social and life skills for pupils with autism.2011-09-15T15:39:00Z2011-09-19T09:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/education/acer/news-events/news/2011/autism-education.aspx'Flexible Curriculum' required to ensure pupils with autism achieve potentialJulie FosterA report published today (14th September 2011) by the Autism Education Trust (AET) finds the current education system lacks flexibility in its approach to pupils on the autism spectrum. The research (Educational provision and outcomes for people on the autism spectrum, AET, 2011) led by Dr Kerstin Wittemeyer from the Autism Centre of Education and Research at the University of Birmingham, found that teachers are not being given enough guidance or scope to adapt the National Curriculum to include social and life skills for pupils with autism.2011-09-14T14:41:00Z2011-09-16T13:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/14SeptAutismEducationNewsRelease.aspxEngineering graduates 'taking unskilled jobs'Julie FosterFindings from a report - entitled Is there a shortage of scientists? - from the School of Education, University of Birmingham suggest that nearly a quarter of UK engineering graduates are working in non-graduate jobs or unskilled work such as waiting and shop work.2011-09-12T12:19:00Z2011-11-14T12:02:00Zhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14823042Job figures cast doubt on Whitehall's push for science degreesJulie FosterA study undertaken at the School of Education, University of Birmingham – Is there a shortage of scientists? A re-analysis of supply for the UK – argues that there may be too many science graduates for the labour market.2011-09-12T10:12:00Z2011-11-14T12:03:00Zhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/sep/08/job-figures-doubt-science-degreesThe riots, values and the role of educationJulie FosterProfessor James Arthur discusses the recent riots, education and character development.2011-08-31T14:17:00Z2011-09-12T12:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/perspective/riots-arthur.aspxOFSTED recognises Birmingham's outstanding teacher trainingJulie FosterOFSTED has given a glowing recommendation to the University of Birmingham's primary and secondary school teacher training after a recent inspection of provision.2011-08-24T11:17:00Z2012-01-11T10:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/08/ofsted.aspxAward for ExcellenceJulie FosterDr Liz Hodges has been awarded this year's Award for Excellence in Teaching or Supporting Student Learning in the School of Education.2011-08-24T09:11:00Z2011-08-25T10:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/08/award-for-excellence.aspxThe riots, values and the role of educationClaire HawkinsLast week thousands of young people spontaneously rioted in a number of English cities for no apparent reason. In the aftermarth of the riots there have been many calls for the renewal of public and private virtues. We appear to want to change people for the better and so improve the quality of public life.2011-08-18T17:06:00Z2013-08-09T10:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/2011/08/18aug-riots-education.aspxThe riots, values and the role of educationLast week thousands of young people spontaneously rioted in a number of English cities for no apparent reason. In the aftermarth of the riots there have been many calls for the renewal of public and private virtues. We appear to want to change people for the better and so improve the quality of public life.2011-08-18T17:06:00Z2013-08-09T10:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/2011/08/18aug-riots-education.aspxEvaluating the impact of Every Child CountsJulie FosterProfessor Carole Torgerson has led a major evaluation of Every Child Counts (ECC), a numeracy programme that was introduced into English primary schools in 2008. The evaluation project, has shown a positive short term effect on children's numeracy skills and equated the improvement to seven additional weeks' progress in numeracy skills for each child2011-07-27T16:17:00Z2011-09-22T09:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/04/every-child-counts.aspxViews expressed on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Green PaperJulie FosterDr Jane Leadbetter and Chris Robertson express concerns on the publication of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Green Paper2011-07-26T11:50:00Z2011-08-25T10:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/03/sen-green-paper.aspxNew research highlights effective education for sports coaches as key to healthier UK youngstersAmy CoryChildhood obesity is a serious public health problem predicted to affect two thirds of UK children by 2050. Physical inactivity is a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic, which researchers from the University of Birmingham are seeking to combat through effective coach education.2011-06-22T14:39:00Z2011-06-22T14:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/22June-New-research-highlights-effective-education-for-sports-coaches-as-key-to-healthier-UK-youngsters.aspxCelebrating Success!Julie FosterProfessor Gary Thomas and Dr Mark Griffiths have both been awarded funding for the development of a new cross-Research Council research programme on Connected Communities. The aim of the Programme is examine the increasingly inter-connected communities to enhance self-reliance, regeneration, sustainability and health & well-being.2011-06-13T09:38:00Z2011-12-13T10:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/02/celebrating-success.aspxMencap's vision for an effective education for pupils with SLD/ PMLDJulie FosterDr Penny Lacey has been awarded funding from Mencap to help them develop their vision for the education of children with learning disabilities for the foreseeable future.2011-06-13T09:28:00Z2011-08-25T10:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/02/mencap-funding.aspxNew book on Sport PedagogyJulie FosterThe School of Education's Professor Kathy Armour, has edited and written a new book entitled Sport Pedagogy: An Introduction for Teaching and Coaching. Sport pedagogy offers an essential starting point for anyone who cares about sport, education and young people2011-06-09T09:46:00Z2011-12-13T10:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/05/book-sport-pedagogy.aspxEnglish women's amateur golf champion 2011Julie FosterFormer AGMS student Lucy Williams has won the 2011 English women's amateur championship2011-06-09T09:33:00Z2011-12-13T10:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/education/news/2011/05/amateur-golf-champion.aspxInternational Studies in Education (Education and Development)Nathan JohnsonFor 2011-12 IDD and the School of Education offer a new joint degree programme for anyone interested in Education in developing countries.2011-05-25T16:00:00Z2014-03-11T10:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/edu/international-studies-education.aspxCounting the cost of choice in Special Education: What does the green paper mean for services?Claire HawkinsEducation and related services for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities are estimated to cost in the region of £5.2bn a year from a total education budget of £30.4bn. In the current climate it is no surprise that the Government would seek to reduce costs.2011-03-10T17:02:00Z2013-08-08T16:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/2011/03/10mar-special-education.aspxCounting the cost of choice in Special Education: What does the green paper mean for services?Education and related services for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities are estimated to cost in the region of £5.2bn a year from a total education budget of £30.4bn. In the current climate it is no surprise that the Government would seek to reduce costs.2011-03-10T17:02:00Z2013-08-08T16:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/2011/03/10mar-special-education.aspxPlaywrights should learn the benefits of staying in educationWilliam FallowsInterview with Steve Waters in The Guardian2011-01-25T00:00:00Z2011-09-01T14:56:00Zhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/theatreblog/2011/jan/25/playwright-education-theatre-schoolsEducation in Britain is failing to equalise people's life chancesFabricio MarquesThe educational system in the UK has lost sight of its crucial role in equalising the life chances for everyone in society according to a leading academic from the University of Birmingham.2008-10-09T01:08:00Z2012-07-25T21:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2008/10/8Oct-Education.aspx